Welcome to Unity!

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It can be worrying when you feel that your own drug/alcohol use is having a significant impact on you or others around you. Below are a few ways in which you might feel your drug/alcohol use is impacting you.

If you feel like these are relevant to you, our Unity service can help. Scroll down to see how we offer support and how you can get in touch with us.

Common signs

No Control?

Feel like you need to use drugs/alcohol? You can't cope without it? This can make you feel out of control of your life, but we can help.

Emotional Change?

Are you experiencing noticeable changes in mood, anxiety, irritability or depression? These changes can happen when using drugs/alcohol.

Feeling Ashamed?

Do you use drugs/alcohol on your own? Trying to hide it from others like your family? You could be feeling embarrassed about what you're doing.

Feeling Withdrawal?

Tried to stop and started to feel sick, anxious or develop shakes? You could be experiencing withdrawal symptoms.

Our Support to You

We can support you in the following ways:

Regular tailored support and safety advice
Meet in a place you feel safe that's your choice
Flexible contact range (phone, text, email etc)
Motivational techniques
Education around substances and their impact
Harm reduction & relapse prevention support
Sexual health advice (C-Card, BBV + Hep B Screening)
Finding other support services to help you

We know it can also be hard explaining things to your family/guardians, which is where we can also help.

Get support

To access support, click the button below to fill out our referral form. A social worker, teacher, or youth worker can complete it for you, or contact us for help.

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Contact us

Still unsure? Would you like to talk to someone before deciding if you want to receive support? You can chat with us through our anonymous Live Chat, via email, or over the phone.